Academic Advisor

4 months ago

Hamilton, Canada McMaster University Full time

Job Summary:

The Academic Advisor provides accurate and informed academic advice to students. Responsible for recruiting academically strong students, assessing admission applications, and scrutinizing and approving registrations for a large, multi-disciplinary Faculty.

Purpose and Key Functions:

Make independent admission decisions based on established requirements, requisites, University guidelines, and enrolment numbers. Warrant consideration for acceptance of students who do not meet academic requirements. Develop customized strategies to assist students who are not academically eligible to continue in their program. Conduct formal reviews and evaluations of students' academic records. Create, modify, and maintain customized degree audits. Produce convocation lists. Review, assess, and approve requests for accommodation regarding missed academic work. Evaluate transcripts of students requesting transfer from other academic institutions for equivalencies and applications to degree programs. Liaise with faculty and staff to advocate on behalf of students. Develop and implement an integrated recruitment plan. Assess student priority for limited registration and provide suitable alternatives. Coordinate grade submissions, authorize grade changes, and maintain accurate records for Faculty-based courses. Develop and present academic advising and registration sessions. Schedule, plan, and coordinate events. Respond to inquiries regarding programs, admissions, course selection, registration, and correspond with faculty and other University departments. Provide information for the development of recruitment publications. Scrutinize documents such as the University Calendar for changes. Mediate extensions, accommodations, and exam deferrals on behalf of the student where there are extenuating circumstances. Review and process requests for Letters of Permission permitting students to complete appropriate courses at other universities. Develop academic plans for students with identified disabilities and advise on appropriate course selection, load, and request for accommodation. Calculate information including sessional and grade point averages, and enrolment statistics.

Supervision:

Ongoing responsibility for supervising up to 9 casual employees at any one time.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. Requires 3 years of relevant experience.

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